You’ll love this Mexican “Hot” Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes recipe! So chocolate-y, warm, and delicious! Try it today!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cake, chocolate, christmas, halloween, valentine's day
Servings: 4mini-cakes
Ingredients
cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins)
1/4cup(half a stick) unsalted butterroom temperature
2ouncessemisweetbittersweet, or dark chocolate
1large egg
1large egg yolk
2Tbsp.sugar
1tsp.all-purpose flour
1/2tsp.chili powder (optional)
1/2tsp.cinnamon (optional)
pinchof cayenne
powdered sugarfor serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Butter two 4-ounce ramekins (or regular-sized muffin tins) and lightly dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, tilting to coat; tap out any excess and set aside.
Heat butter and chocolate in heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water until chocolate is almost completely melted. (*You can also do this carefully in the microwave.*)
Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and thick. Slowly add butter mixture to mixer; add flour, cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne and mix until well combined. Divide batter between prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until sides are set and center is soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
Invert each mold onto a plate and let stand for about 10 seconds. Gently tap the tops of molds and carefully lift to remove. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar, if desired. Serve immediately – either solo, or accompanied by ice cream, whipped cream, berries, or whatever else sounds good! :-)